Grand Caravan V6-3.8L VIN L (2007)
Figure 4 Leaf Spring Front Mount (Typical)
Figure 5 Rear Spring Hanger/Shackle
Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Pivot bolt must face inboard to prevent structural damage during installation of spring.
1. Install the front eyelet of the rear leaf spring into the spring mount. Install the pivot bolt and nut. Do not tighten the pivot bolt at this time.
2. Position the front spring mount for the rear leaf spring against the floor pan of the vehicle. Install the 4 mounting bolts for the front spring mount
(Figure 1). Tighten the 4 mounting bolts to a torque of 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
3. Install rear of spring onto rear spring shackle. Install shackle plate and nuts (Figure 3). Do not tighten at this time.
4. Raise axle assembly into correct position with axle centered under spring locator post.
5. Install axle plate bolts (Figure 2). Tighten bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Install shock absorber bolts. Do not tighten at this time.
7. Lower the vehicle and remove hoist arms and block of wood from under vehicle.
CAUTION: The following sequence must be followed when tightening the pin nuts on the rear hanger for the rear leaf spring. First the
hanger pin nuts must be tightened to the specified torque shown below. Then tighten the retaining bolts for the inner to outer half of the
